Featured Old Tintype

Discussion in 'Ephemera and Photographs' started by blooey, Oct 28, 2019.

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  1. blooey

    blooey Well-Known Member

    Got this tintype at the flea market for $5, hope I didn't pay too much!

    Thought it was a cool image, I'm guessing it's a studio pic with props, not totally convinced these two jokers are real musicians, but a fun snap anyway!

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    blooey, Oct 28, 2019
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  2. Debora

    Debora Well-Known Member

    Brothers I bet.

    Debora
     
    Debora, Oct 28, 2019
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  3. komokwa

    komokwa The Truth is out there...!

    studio mock up all the way........but funny...ya sure !!! :hilarious::hilarious:
     
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  4. scoutshouse

    scoutshouse Well-Known Member

    Brothers, studio = check

    But not sure whether they were "real" musicians or not. I dont think $5 is too high :)
     
    scoutshouse, Oct 28, 2019
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  5. evelyb30

    evelyb30 Well-Known Member

    It's worth $5 for the giggle factor alone. They're goofy, and probably in on the joke from the look of them.
     
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  6. ulilwitch

    ulilwitch Well-Known Member

    I am not quite sure who they are but they are familiar with hand placement on string instruments. So I think they were a 2 person string band. (My opinion of course) If so there are probably more photos of these two guys.
     
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  7. 2manybooks

    2manybooks Well-Known Member

    I am with @ulilwitch - no reason to think this is not just a portrait of two musicians. You can find many early photographs of people proud to have their pictures taken with the tools and costumes of their trade.
     
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  8. blooey

    blooey Well-Known Member

    Wonder who they are them?
     
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  9. evelyb30

    evelyb30 Well-Known Member

    Two random dudes, probably. My great-grandfather made money as a musician in the 20s, but never recorded. He was never photographed doing it either to my knowledge. These guys got their pictures taken but didn't write their names. Then again they knew who they were!
     
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  10. moreotherstuff

    moreotherstuff Izorizent

    How big is it? A whole plate tintype is 8.5" x 6.5", but smaller subdivisions are more common.
     
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  11. blooey

    blooey Well-Known Member

    @moreotherstuff It's just a little thing, 3-1/2" x 2-1/2"
     
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  12. Bookahtoo

    Bookahtoo Moderator Moderator

    Brothers? Twins, I think.
     
    Bookahtoo, Oct 28, 2019
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  13. Bakersgma

    Bakersgma Well-Known Member

    Could be twins, although since one is sitting it's tough to calculate whether they are the same height.
     
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  14. Figtree3

    Figtree3 What would you do if you weren't afraid?

    It's a nice image, and worth 5 dollars, I think.
     
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  15. Debora

    Debora Well-Known Member

    They look too prosperous to be professional musicians to my eye. And is that a dog leaning against the seated figure? Cropped out?

    Debora
     
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  16. Bakersgma

    Bakersgma Well-Known Member

    Is that a cane leaning on the leg of the seated fiddler?
     
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  17. Debora

    Debora Well-Known Member

    Bamboo walking stick.

    Debora
     
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  18. aaroncab

    aaroncab in veritate victoria

    Is it just me, or does it appear that fiddle has some type of resonator chamber /panel on the back?
     
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  19. Gus Tuason

    Gus Tuason Well-Known Member

    Just curious. What do you you think the lapel attachments were?
     
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  20. 2manybooks

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